Yoshiaki Kato

Yoshiaki Kato (1563-7 October 1631) was a general of the Toyotomi, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake. He fought at the Battle of Shizugatake in 1583 with great valor, thus gaining his title. After the death of Hideyoshi he took part in the rescue of Mitsunari and after 1598's first succession war, he fought with Ieyasu Tokugawa against Mitsunari at the Battle of Sekigahara. His lands in Aizu were doubled to 200,000 koku.